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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,943.30, 208,303.91 and 82,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,943.30, 208,303.91 and 82,966.56 is: 114,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,943.30 : 208,303.91 = 82,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,943.30/208,303.91 = 82,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,943.30x = 208,303.91 × 82,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,943.30x = 17,282,257,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,257,390.90/150,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,495.03

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